1934 Dutch Silver Milk Jug by Ate de Groot-Boersma of Sneek
$300.00
A rather fine 1934 Dutch .835 (83.5%) solid silver and wood milk jug by Ate de Groot-Boersma of Sneek, Netherlands. The large bulbous body of this pitcher holds a generous 28 ounces of milk, cream, or whatever you wish. The spout bears a striking profile as it sharply protrudes out in a dramatic curve. The handle is elegant, Made in wood segments affixed to a silver strap and reinforced by four silver bands, it is an ingenious design. The pitcher has been personalized with a prominent coat of arms (not identified).
Condition is very good with no dents or major issues. It is noted that there is a crack in one small segment of the handle, however, the design of the handle with its rigorous reinforcement using riveted silver bands means the crack poses no threat of instability.
Weight: 372 grams.
Dimensions: 4.25" x 6.5" x 7.5"
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A rather fine 1934 Dutch .835 (83.5%) solid silver and wood milk jug by Ate de Groot-Boersma of Sneek, Netherlands. The large bulbous body of this pitcher holds a generous 28 ounces of milk, cream, or whatever you wish. The spout bears a striking profile as it sharply protrudes out in a dramatic curve. The handle is elegant, Made in wood segments affixed to a silver strap and reinforced by four silver bands, it is an ingenious design. The pitcher has been personalized with a prominent coat of arms (not identified).
Condition is very good with no dents or major issues. It is noted that there is a crack in one small segment of the handle, however, the design of the handle with its rigorous reinforcement using riveted silver bands means the crack poses no threat of instability.
Weight: 372 grams.
Dimensions: 4.25" x 6.5" x 7.5"
Check out some of my other mixed sterling silver holloware here:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=shop_sugg§ion_id=19121632
Or just browse around the shop!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP
A rather fine 1934 Dutch .835 (83.5%) solid silver and wood milk jug by Ate de Groot-Boersma of Sneek, Netherlands. The large bulbous body of this pitcher holds a generous 28 ounces of milk, cream, or whatever you wish. The spout bears a striking profile as it sharply protrudes out in a dramatic curve. The handle is elegant, Made in wood segments affixed to a silver strap and reinforced by four silver bands, it is an ingenious design. The pitcher has been personalized with a prominent coat of arms (not identified).
Condition is very good with no dents or major issues. It is noted that there is a crack in one small segment of the handle, however, the design of the handle with its rigorous reinforcement using riveted silver bands means the crack poses no threat of instability.
Weight: 372 grams.
Dimensions: 4.25" x 6.5" x 7.5"
Check out some of my other mixed sterling silver holloware here:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=shop_sugg§ion_id=19121632
Or just browse around the shop!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP